Question

the nurse is observing a staff member caring for a client who has chickenpox. which of the following actions by the staff member would require the nurse to intervene? 1. placing the client in a private room with monitored negative air pressure 2. placing a box of disposable face shields outside the clients room 3. placing an alcohol - based hand rub in the clients room for hand hygiene 4. placing a surgical mask on the client during transport out of the clients room

Explanation:

Chickenpox is transmitted via airborne droplets. A surgical mask is insufficient; an N95 respirator is required for staff. For client transport, a surgical mask is appropriate to prevent droplet spread. A private room with negative - air pressure (option 1) is correct for airborne precautions. Face shields (option 2) are not the primary barrier for airborne diseases but their placement is not an immediate intervention - worthy issue. Alcohol - based hand rub (option 3) is standard for hand hygiene.

Answer:

1. placing a surgical mask on the client during transport out of the client's room